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Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Weekly state journal.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05959.25 Author/Creator: Spelman, John, 1821-1899 Place Written: Raleigh, North Carolina Type: Header Record Date: 1862 Pagination: 4 issues Order a Copy

A column titled "Latest News" gives war briefs and reports, as well as a column with "the very latest from the North," detailing war news. Notices from particular North Carolina troops are printed. Laws, minutes, and reports of the state of North Carolina are often printed. Advertisements refer to fugitive slaves, soldiers in need of clothing and supplies, the sale and rent of plantations and other retail items. Obituaries are often included.

Vol. 2 nos. 24-25, 27 and 52. 4/23/1862, 4/30/1862, 5/14/1862 and 11/5/1862.

Spelman, John, 1821-1899

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